Webinar

Optimizing Weld Inspection

with the Mentor EM
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Imagination at work.
Challenging New Landscape of NDT
• Aging NDT inspector population
o How to train the next generation of inspectors

• Increasing complexity of inspections

• Demanding EHS regulations

o Eddy current as alternative to LP and MPI

• Drive for improved Probability-of-Detection

(POD) and productivity
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Addressing the New NDT Challenges
• Leveraging advancements in digital
electronics, packaging, and display technology

• Expanding use of downloadable customized

applications (‘apps’) for NDT inspections

• Integrating wireless communication into NDT

instrumentation to allow immediate
collaboration with remote experts

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Eddy Current Alternative to LP & MPI
Eddy Current Does Not Require…
• Chemicals (penetrant, developer,
and cleaning liquids)
• Eliminates costly disposal
• Pre-inspection coating removal or
post inspection repainting
Eddy Current
Return-on -Investment
Shut down at 250,000 barrel per day
refinery for inspection of 10,000 welds
Liquid Penetrant
Recurring $6,500 for chemicals +
2,100 hrs. for pre & post tasks + 2,900
hrs. for LP inspection +
cost of chemical disposal
Eddy Current
One-time $12,000 capital investment +
1,700 hrs. for EC inspection
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Eddy Current Weld Inspection
ISO and EN Approved
ISO/DIN 17643
(Previously EN 1711: 2000)
“Eddy Current Examination of Welds by
Complex Plane Analysis”

Additional Approval Bodies

Lloyds Register
DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
Bureau Veritas
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Mentor EM for Eddy Current
Weld Inspection
Full Featured Eddy
Current Flaw Detector
+ WeldScan Probes

With

Capability to Add
Custom Applications

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Mentor EM for Eddy Current
Weld Inspection

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Eddy Current WeldScan Probes
• Eddy current coil design minimizes
effect of surface roughness (also
called lift-off) on EC signal response

• Cross wound differential coil design

(coil windings at 90 degrees)

• Three ‘center’ frequencies:

o 60 kHz to 700 kHz

• High temperature and high wear

ceramic versions available

Minimal Lift Off

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Eddy Current WeldScan Probes
Phasec 1.1 Locator 2 & 2s Phasec 2200 Zetec Staveley/ Disconnect Disconnect
Mini Phasec D-62 Nortec Probe Probe
QuickCheck Phasec 2 & 3 Rohmann *Cable Required *Cable Required

Connector 6P Jaeger 7P Lemo 12P Lemo 4P Amphenol 8P Burndy 4P Lemo 3P Fischer

Probe Description
Straight Probes Frequency Cable Length
7/32" Straight 450kHz-2.5MHz 6' 632-267-000 632-267-015 632-267-002 632-267-004 632-267-006 632-267-008
12' 632-267-010 632-267-025 632-267-012 632-267-014 632-267-016
3/8" Straight 60kHz-1.2MHz 6' 632-266-000 632-266-015 632-266-002 632-266-004 632-266-006 632-266-008
12' 632-266-010 632-266-025 632-266-012 632-266-014 632-266-016
5/8" Straight 60kHz-700kHz 6' 632-265-000 632-265-015 632-265-002 632-265-004 632-265-006 632-265-009
12' 632-265-010 632-265-025 632-265-012 632-265-014 632-265-016

90° Tipped Probes

7/32", inline, 1/4" drop 450kHz-2.5MHz 6' 632-267-100 632-267-115 632-267-102 632-267-104 632-267-106 632-267-108 632-267-208
12' 632-267-110 632-267-125 632-267-112 632-267-114 632-267-116
3/8", inline, 1/4" drop 60kHz-1.2MHz 6' 632-266-100 632-266-115 632-266-102 632-266-104 632-266-106 632-266-108
12' 632-266-110 632-266-125 632-266-112 632-266-114 632-266-116
5/8" Inline, 1/4" Drop 60kHz-700kHz 6' 632-265-102 632-265-104
12' 632-265-112
5/8" 90°, 1/4" Drop 60kHz-700kHz 6' 632-265-202
12' 632-265-212

High wear Straight Probes

3/8" High Wear (Ceramic Tip 60kHz-1.2MHz 632-266-011
5/8" High wear (Ceramic Tip) 60kHz-700kHz 6' 632-265-001 632-265-013 632-265-003 632-265-005 632-265-007 632-265-011
5/8" High wear (SST) 60kHz-700kHz 632-265-018

High Temperature 425° F (220° C) Continuous Use

5/8" Straight Handle Length 6" 60kHz-700kHz 632-265-008

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WeldScan Inspection Kit
Details at EMProbes.com

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Mentor EM for Eddy Current
Weld Inspection

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Optimizing the Weld Inspection
Experience
• Easily customize the instrument interface to
optimize eddy current inspection
• Design signal presentations
• Accommodate inspector preferences
• Develop step-by-step procedures to assist
the inspector and eliminate error traps
• Embed graphics, videos, and photographs
• Control access to key parameter settings

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Mentor Create Customizes the
Inspection Experience
PowerPoint Type Application

Drag, Drop, and Size Signal

Displays

Create step-by-step workflow

applications

Limit Parameter Ranges

Add Figures, Photos, Videos

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Mentor NDT Platform
Develop Inspection Upload to
on Your PC Mentor EM

USB or Wi-Fi

PowerPoint Type Application Full Featured EC Flaw Detector

Drag, Drop, and Size Signal Displays Rugged Case
Limit Parameter Ranges Impact Resistant Display
Add Figures, Photos, Videos Battery Compliant for Air Transport

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Guided Workflow for Weld Inspection
Purpose of the Inspection Equipment Used Coating Assessment

Inspection Scan Patterns Calibration - Weld

Customized Interface & Signal Displays
Easy Customization of Mentor Controls
Full Access Limited Access
Developing a Custom
Application with Mentor Create

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Developing a Custom Weld Inspection
Application with Mentor Create

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Once Created, Weld Inspection
Workflow App Easily Deployed…
• Local deployment to
Mentor EM via USB or
Wi-Fi
• Deployment to off-site
Mentor’s by e-mailing
app or Wi-Fi

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Mentor EM For Weld Inspection
 Eddy current is an environmentally friendly and approved
NDT technique for weld inspection

 Mentor EM allows rapid weld inspection by all levels of

inspectors - from Expert to the newly qualified

Mentor Create enables easy customization of the user

interface to suit the applications and skill level of the
inspector

Workflows are easily transferred from the PC to Mentor

and quickly shared between remote sites
Your Next Steps for the Mentor EM
 Contact your local GE Inspection Technologies sales
engineer to discuss your eddy current application and
receive a copy of mentor Create at no-charge

 Arrange an on-site demo of the Mentor EM

 10% discount for all Webinar attendees on a Mentor EM

for orders placed by Dec 24, 2015
www.geinspectiontechnologies.com
Mentor EM

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Mentor EM Specifications
• Two probes inputs with independent generators
• Multiple frequencies for each probe input – 4 each
• Frequency range of 10 Hz to 6 MHz
• Compatible with GEIT/Hocking and other manufacturer’s
eddy current probes
• High-resolution display with touchscreen controls
• Wi-Fi enabled with “Remote Desktop” capability
• Screen and user interface fully customizable using Mentor
Create software
• Customizable hardware with probe and connectivity
modules

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Customize Parameter Names and Values

H/V Gain

Angle

Locked
Parameters